In a surprising turn of events, the 15th episode of the 35th season of ‘The Simpsons’ saw the unexpected death of Larry Dalrymple, a regular at Moe’s Tavern. This shocking development has left fans of the show reeling. The creator of the series has issued a statement regarding this unexpected death.
Since 1989, ‘The Simpsons’ animated series has been a parody through the eyes of a middle-class American family consisting of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie, living in the fictional town of Springfield.
It satirizes American culture, society, and television. The show often grabs headlines with its predictions, speculating on current political or societal events it seems to have foreseen. However, this time ‘The Simpsons’ is in the news not for a prediction but for a death, which is quite rare in the series.
It all began with the airing of the 15th episode of the 35th season on April 21st, where a regular patron of Moe’s Tavern, Larry Dalrymple, met his demise.
Larry’s death shocked both viewers and the characters like Homer and his friends. Fans were left bewildered.
Larry Dalrymple was a background character who first appeared in 1989.
He was often seen at Moe’s Tavern alongside Homer Simpson and the gang, occasionally uttering a few lines or remaining silent.
According to Screen Rant, the show’s producer Tim Long apologized to fans for Larry’s death.
Speaking to TMZ, Long said, ‘I apologize to fans for Larry’s death. But I wanted to make an impact by writing this death, and I see that it has indeed made an impact. That’s reassuring because it shows the continued love for the show. But fans shouldn’t worry, we don’t intend to kill off any major characters in ‘The Simpsons.’